What is Twilight Lounge's health inspection score?

Twilight Lounge has a SafeDine safety score of 35 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Twilight Lounge last inspected?

Twilight Lounge was last inspected on September 1, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Twilight Lounge have?

Twilight Lounge has 25 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Twilight Lounge safe to eat at?

Twilight Lounge has a safety score of 35/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Twilight Lounge serve?

Twilight Lounge serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Twilight Lounge

Name: Twilight Lounge
Address: 4644 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 35

4644 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/1/2023

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0Poor

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Sep 1, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

8.3

Avg Violations

34 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-82

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 18/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (35/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2023

1 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

13 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Sep

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Sep 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

72/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O): FOUND NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ALSO MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK FAUCET AND (2) FAUCET CONNECTED TO WATERLINE ABOVE/BEHIND MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.16: BRICK WALL AROUND REAR PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL A SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALL COVERING, BACKSPLACH OR TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED INSULATION USED AS WALL AND CEILING COVERING IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED CEILING AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Base deductions−23 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 23

License InspectionFail

5 High1 Med13 Basic

19 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−81 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
CERTIFIED PERSON ON SITE HAS NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED PERSON MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH ETC) WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFCATE AND MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAINBOARD/DRAIN RACKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ALSO MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK FAUCET AND (2) FAUCET CONNECTED TO WATERLINE ABOVE/BEHIND MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AROUND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/LID.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BRICK WALL AROUND REAR PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL A SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALL COVERING, BACKSPLACH OR TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. NOTED AN OPENING AROUND PLASTIC PIPES ON CEILING. MUST CLEAN AND FIX/SEAL THE SAID CEILING..
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BARBECUE GRILL IN REAR OUTSIDE PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. COOKING/GRILLING NOT ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Base deductions−81 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Jul 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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